Naja Misaki Simeon, a St. Lucian-born artist, has spent over a decade perfecting his craft in visual arts and engineering technology. With an impressive background in teaching and creating art, Naja's journey has taken him from classical portraiture and plein air landscape paintings to large-scale murals exhibited in Louisiana, Texas, London, Port of Spain, and throughout St. Lucia.
Naja's art captures the essence of the Caribbean, meditating on the region's multi-colonial culture, self-perception, and intimate connection with the environment. Best known for his striking large-scale murals, Naja preserves the fading oral histories of St. Lucia's indigenous inhabitants. Using simple, elegant lines and bold block colors, he creates timeless pieces inspired by the ancient petroglyphs left by his ancestors.
Color plays a significant role in Naja's work. Rather than using traditional shading techniques, he layers contrasting areas of pure, unmodulated color to create depth and bring his murals to life.
His journey from classical oil painting to muralism was influenced by his passion for capturing St. Lucia's colorful history and the practical need for accessible artistic materials on his native island.
Naja's murals can be found across St. Lucia, with many available for viewing as part of a walking tour in Castries. His works are not just art; they are cultural treasures that tell the stories of his homeland.
Explore Naja Misaki Simeon's collection today and experience the vibrant storytelling and artistic mastery that define his work
